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Featured Spotlight: No-Sew Pillow Tutorial

by Marie January 10, 2012

This is just what I need, a simple project for these winter blues. In Seattle, you know, it’s gray. The sun has been poking it’s head out here and there, but it’s mostly gray. So I’m looking for fun projects to brighten up my home, and this No-Sew Pillow tutorial that I found over at the [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fabric Projects

by Marie February 19, 2011

Are you looking to start a few new fabric projects? Well look no further. Here are 6 fun and creative ways to craft with fabric from over at the M&T Spotlight. *Next week I’ll be featuring cookies. So submit your cookie recipes and mouth-watering photos to Spotlight. Child’s Play Quilt Make Your Own Pillow Pet [...]

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Quilt Along Series: Working With Quilt Patterns

by Amy September 21, 2010

When looking for a quilt design, there are a myriad of quilt pattern options to choose from. That can be a little overwhelming. Here are a few basics that might help. Most quilting patterns have some things in common: A list of fabric requirements and directions for cutting the fabric, assembling the pieces, and laying [...]

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Sew This Fun DIY Fat Quarter Bag

by Marie June 29, 2010

Guest Post by Amy of Diary of a Quilter: This project is a really quick and easy one creating the perfect little girl-bag. (Or maybe even a grown-up girl bag.) The possibilities are endless. I’ll demo the basic assembly technique and then a couple of embellishing options and you can let your creativity go from [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: DIY Home Projects

by Marie March 6, 2010

I love a good DIY (Do-It-Yourself) project! Saturdays are a great day for projects, and below are some really easy and fabulous ideas. I’ll be making this wall art later today, after my trip to Home Depot and the fabric store! What DIY projects are you doing today? Fabric Wall Art by Blue Cricket Designs [...]

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Sew a Fabric Yo-Yo Stationary Card

by Marie September 22, 2009

Guest Post by Lyndsey of The Stationary Place I’ve always loved paper. Stationery, patterned paper, note cards, letterpress – I think paper is gorgeous and I love all of its different uses. More recently, I’ve been on something of a crafting binge – and for my last birthday I asked for a sewing machine. Much [...]

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Fabric Scrap Project Ideas

by Marie July 14, 2009

Once all your sewing projects are complete, you may still have some left over fabric scraps. I’ve been saving my scraps, thinking there must be something I can make with them. Well, here are some great projects using fabric scraps, turning them into something fun and new! (click on the photo for the link to [...]

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